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Jeez, all those Orange pics look damn awful. I'm sure glad I moved to O2.
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Posted: 2005-05-31 11:14:00
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I just got one on Vodafone. However, it seems to be a sim free handset as it has no operator branding whatsoever
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Posted: 2005-05-31 14:23:47
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Supposing if u install a new firmware (when i comes out) on a orange branded phone will the new firmware replace the icons and stuff?
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Posted: 2005-06-05 11:23:45
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Hi all,
First post here!
I got my Orange branded k750i a few days ago, but am contemplating sending it back. It's not as nice to look at as the unbranded version. It also only came with 1 game installed (tennis) and not the jet fighter one - not that that's too important. It's missing the world clock as well, which I believe is a pre-loaded utility on the unbranded one.
Why on earth do operators muck about with what is one of the best looking, nicest to use o/systems? It does nothing but detract from a fine product.
A question to a couple of other members here:-
Regarding the unbranded O2 and Vodafone units, did you get these direct from O2 and Voda or did you go to a third party like Phones4u?
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Posted: 2005-06-05 12:04:40
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I've got an orange k750i, you can download the fighter game from here:
http://maestro.intramail.ru/files/java/index.php?name=A
It's called "AeroMission3D_K700F"
Saves buying it from SE for £4.50!
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Posted: 2005-06-05 12:53:51
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It's much better to buy a contract with a third party (I used dialaphone for an unbranded O2 contract), you then get a cheaper handset, no branding plus a more stable phone as it has not been messed around with by the networks in anyway. I can see no reason why anyone would ever deal direct with the networks, plus if you use a highstreet prescence like carphone or phones4u then it's just as easy to return the unit if something screws up.
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Posted: 2005-06-05 13:36:44
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Thanks for the link!
I'm just about to get in touch with Orange to arrange sending it back - just hope they can stop my PAC number transfer!
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Posted: 2005-06-05 15:04:03
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The orange branding isnt that bad and at least they didnt lock out any of the major functionality.
Heres a pic of my phone (not a default theme though) taken with my digital camera:
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Posted: 2005-06-05 20:15:57
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To be honest. Orange Branding on the K750i is not bad at all.
Yes the Icons are different, but if you look at the Samsung D500 you will notice that the main menu on that phone shares 6 of the same icons as the K750i. I think Orange are just changing the Icons so customers who stay with them are able to use the phone and reconise the same icons no matter who makes it?
This is the only thing that Orange have changed, other wise the phone is untouched. You can do anything with the phone, the phone isnt locked for mp3s and you can fully change what ever you want on how you want to use GPRS.
The pictures are dreadful i have to admit, but i dont care. I got lots of memory and i can just put more pictures on, you get one game on the phone (Tennis) but ive got loads for the K700 that work on the K750 any way. The world clock is missing, but you can download this free from the SE wap site, and theres a link in the phone to do this.
It isnt perfect, but at least i now get to fully control my shortcuts (So Orange does listen to customers) (More than Voda with the MP3's)
The phone doest look great in black and the Orange badge does finsih it of in my eyes, but hey we are all different.
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Posted: 2005-06-06 01:52:40
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@Nemesis24
Because the phone is branded then the possibility of using the official update service I think would only ever flash with new branded firmware. This was at least the case with the K700i and I'm sure others would agree.
However there are other non-official ways of flashing such branded phones with unbranded firmware. There is plenty of information regarding this process for the K700 and older phones. K750i I believe is yet untested?
@darrengf
Agree regarding the Orange icons. Some Nokias are similar also. It makes for a seamless experience for all Orange customers no matter what brand of phone they have.
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Posted: 2005-06-06 17:49:30
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